The Digital Matters platform uses free interactive lessons and dynamic storytelling to help teachers engage young people in online safety lessons.
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Following UKCIS’ Education for a Connected World Framework and created by Internet Matters, Digital Matters covers a range of online safety lesson topics ranging from cyberbullying to fake news to password security and more. It engages children through quiz-style and story-based learning while promoting discussion in the classroom to promote a safer internet.
The platform is divided into two sections: Interactive Learning and Once Upon Online.
Students start with Interactive Learning, led by their teacher, where they learn about the e-safety concept through small activities and discussion.
Next, they go onto Once Upon Online, either in the classroom or with support at home, and guide the character through choices using what they learnt. The story lets children make realistic choices in a safe environment to better understand the consequences of such choices along with what can be done if they find themselves in a situation like the characters so they can stay safe online.
Teachers who have an account can download free lesson plans about online safety and supporting materials for each lesson. These resources help teachers guide students through both the Interactive Learning and Once Upon Online sections. As a part of the lessons, there is a take home component to encourage parents to engage with their child’s internet safety education as well.
Parents can access the app on their own with access to a special Parent Companion Guide. This guide provides a little more information about the app and the topic to ensure they can support their child online. They can then go through both sections with their child or choose to complete the Once Upon Online section with different answers for different results. Digital Matters opens a discussion about choices made online and how children can find support if they need it.
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